In 2023, Germany led the European Non-Metallic Minerals sector in renewable municipal waste consumption with a significant share of 52.58 terajoules, representing a steady 2% year-on-year growth. Latvia and Ireland shared a strong position with 6.95 terajoules, though Latvia experienced substantial growth of 15.47%. Hungary showed the highest year-on-year growth, increasing by 21.76%. In contrast, Poland saw a drastic reduction of 42.21%, and Estonia declined by 11.2%. The UK's increment of 5.28% stood out among major economies. Over the last five years, there has been a diverse CAGR, indicating varying pace of adaptation among the countries.
Future trends to watch in the sector include potential regulatory changes promoting renewable energy usage, technological advancements in waste-to-energy conversion, and increasing pressure for sustainable practices. Countries with sluggish growth or declines, like Poland, may implement strategic changes to optimize renewable waste utilization, whereas leaders like Germany might focus on innovations to augment their processes further.
Top countries in Non-Metallic Minerals Sector Final Consumption of Renewable Municipal Waste Share by Country (Terajoules)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 52.58 | 2023 | +3.06% | +2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Latvia | 6.95 | 2023 | +13.24% | +15.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Ireland | 6.95 | 2023 | +5.02% | +4.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 6.45 | 2023 | +2.87% | +5.7% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 6.04 | 2023 | +11% | +10.19% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Denmark | 6 | 2023 | +3.39% | -0.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 3.93 | 2023 | +5.17% | +5.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 3.67 | 2023 | +43.4% | +21.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Norway | 3.04 | 2023 | +5.68% | +3.18% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 2.67 | 2023 | +1.96% | +0.15% | View data |
